Blog for the Tokaj-Hegyalja Market, a gathering of local farmers, producers and craftsmen and women, venue for wine tastings with the winemakers and a great place to meet friends old and new!
The second Sunday of every month @Disznókő @Sárga Borház in the historic Tokaj Wine Region

Wednesday, 5 March 2014

Sweet naturalness: the sought-after heritage of Tokaj
The quest for the aszú berry (noble rot and shrivelled grapes that become even more concentrated on the vine) - the soul of the great Tokaji sweet wines - means that in some vintages three to four passages (or tries) are made through the vineyards to collect these precious berries. The botrytis concentrates all that is created in the grape, its essence and value: alongside the sugar is acidity, tannins and aroma compounds, setting the foundation for naturally sweet wines.

At the wine tasting this Sunday: Disznókő and Patrícius late harvest and Aszú wines.
Just look at this wine flight for a treat!

Patricius Tokaji Late Harvest Katinka 2008

Disznókő Tokaji Late Harvest 2011

Disznókő Tokaji Sweet Szamorodni 2011

Disznókő Tokaji Aszú 5 puttonyos 2007

Disznókő Tokaji Aszú 5 puttonyos 2006

Disznókő Tokaji Aszú 6 puttonyos 2002

Disznókő Tokaji Aszú 6 puttonyos 1993

This is a rare treat indeed. If you'd like to particpate,
please write us an email to tokajhegyaljapiac@gmail with "wine course” as subject. Translation into English available if anyone needs it!
Participation: 2000.- HUF, payable at the wine tasting

Spring is here - the air is warmer, the sun energising and the birds are singing! Hurray!

Come to celebrate with us at the market Sunday, 9th March - all things sweet will be in focus.

A plethora of chocolate and homemade cakes: handmade chocolates and sweets, chocolate cakes, hot chocolate, chocolate fountain and duck liver cream soup with chocolate! Even the history of the local Szerencs chocolate factory in chocolate. I'm intrigued!

Tokaj-Hegyalja Market

About Me

• To provide the opportunity for local artisans (they all come from the county plus a 40km radius) to promote and sell their wares without travelling a great distance.
• Local craftsmen and women who bring their handmade products:
- cheese and meats, jams and honeys, vinegars and oils, (organic) fruits and vegetables, spelt flour and pillows, bakery goods...
- pottery, soap, wooden toys, jewellery, clothes - and lots more!
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Explore the Tokaj-Hegyalja community

•To introduce locals and visitors alike to some of the treasures available in the Tokaj Wine Region and the surrounding area, as well as their skilled creators. • Deepen links between producer and consumer, facilitate feedback and exchange of knowledge • Community building :)